Dom Perignon Vintage Gift (Engraved Bottle)

Wine Spectator 95 points - A graceful, minerally version, featuring rich notes of smoke, mandarin orange peel and chalk that lead to subtle accents of creme de cassis, toasted almond, espresso and star anise on the fine, creamy mousse. Seamlessly knit, with citrusy acidity leaving a mouthwatering impression on the finish. Drink now through 2031. From France.-A.N..December/2015

James Suckling 93 points - A fresh and lighter-framed Dom on the nose with a bready, lemon and fresh-melon-fruit nose. It’s chalky and gently spicy - kind of skimming the surface though in terms of the potential this Champagne has. It’s more primary and less toasty, though the latter will come in time. The palate’s bright, fleshy and softly spoken with a core of gentle yellow-plum and berry-fruit flavors. The pinot noir drives this, and there’s smooth, sorbet-like, mouth-filling flesh. It finishes easy and needs to grow in complexity. Some bright, spiced white strawberries to close. Best around 2020..October/2016

Made exclusively from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from Grand Cru vineyards and from the oldest vines at the Abbey of Hautvillers, champagne Dom Perignon is produced only in exceptional vintage years.

Talisker Distiller's Edition Scotch (Engraved Bottle)

Like all of the Classic Malts Selections Distiller's Edition, this Talisker has been double-matured in a second cask after the original maturation period (in this case in an Amoroso Sherry cask). The experience is older, sweeter and richer than the regular bottlings. This Edition has a very special bitter-sweet harmony where the peat softens on the palate to a rich, sweet, juicy fruit finish.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Chestnut brown Palate: Crisp peat at first then softens to enormous richness in the mouth. There’s sweet, roasty malt with a heathery dryness. The sherry notes keep back some of Talisker’s usual pepper. In its place is luscious, slightly oily sweetness - with ripe, juicy fruit and vanilla. Finish: Some very deep cocoa notes, vanilla and lingering quite earthy peat. An enormously chewable single malt, with sweetness having the edge on dryness.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost & Rare Scotch (Engraved Bottle)

Crafted by Johnnie Walker Master Distiller, Jim Beveridge, Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ghost and Rare is a rich, velvety smooth blend of eight treasured Scotch whiskies, including three "ghost" whiskies from the silent distilleries of Cambus, Pittyvaich and the Highland Single Malt, Brora, which lies at the heart of this special release bringing a light peatiness and sophisticated subtle sweetness.

Crown Royal Deluxe Whiskey (Engraved Bottle)

This legendary whisky, created in 1939 to celebrate the visit of the King of England, has a blend of fifty distinct, full-bodied whiskies matured in white oak barrels. Crown Royal has a taste profile defined by smoothness, enhanced by a rich, lingering finish.

Hennessy XO Cognac (Engraved Bottle)

The Original X.O Cognac, exclusively created for the Hennessy Family is aged up to 30 years creating a rich, refined yet powerful taste experience.

Originally created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy using very old eaux de vie, X.O was reserved exclusively for his family and friends. X.O has always embodied the finest traditions of Hennessy cognac. X.O is blended from more than 100 eaux de vie specially selected from the four premier growing areas. Some of the eaux de vie used in the blend have been ageing in the Hennessy warehouses since the early part of this century.

The Glenlivet 21 Year Archive Single Malt Scotch (Engraved Bottle)

The 21 Year Old is produced in small, bespoke batches. Each cask is nosed and approved, making every batch unique. A sizable inventory of whisky of this age is extremely rare and only the best are selected for this expression. The complex combination of cask types imparts richness, intensity and a long finish to the whisky.

Ultimate Beverage Challenge 97 points - Dried cherries and apricots intermix with caramel on the slightly smoked nose. It is rich and spicy in the mouth with dark notes of coffee, chocolate and caramel flavors. The mouthfeel is smooth and coating. Rich and complex. April 2014.

Usquaebach Scotch Old Rare Flagon (Engraved Bottle)

Our Usquaebach “Old Rare” Blended Scotch Whisky porcelain flagon is a vestige of Scotch whisky’s history – kept alive as a reminder of a time preceding bottled whisky when travelling merchants and artisans would combine the spirits of the highest caliber single distilleries to create ethereal blends that embodied sophistication and delicacy. With 41 specially selected single malts up to 20 years of age from the Highlands and only 15% high-quality grain whisky in the blend, this classic Scotch whisky offers multi-layered opulence on the palate. Flavors of white pepper, coffee, brushed leather, and zesty lemon peel allow for a mystifying experience from start to finish. The sublime mid-palate and long, blissful finish create an experience that is not easily forgotten. Its quality and finesse has been recognized by connoisseurs and aficionados the world over – notably, Usquaebach “Old Rare” Blended Scotch was served at the 1969 and 1989 Presidential Inaugural Dinners.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Scotch (Engraved Bottle)

The pinnacle whisky of the House of Walker – it is the epitome of blending. Created to reflect the style of whiskies in the early 19th century, it's created using some of our rarest casks from the Johnnie Walker stocks, the largest in the world.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label sets the standard, with layers and layers of flavor from hand-selected, rare casks from across the distilling regions of Scotland. Its flavors are influenced by the smoke of the west and the rich, sweet whiskies of the east. Blue Label has the authentic character and flavour of a traditional nineteenth century blend, just like those that John Walker and his son Alexander developed for their most valued customers.

It is made from a few exceptional whiskies with powerful flavours. Each bottle is individually numbered, each contains a rare taste and gives an intense experience.

1000 Stories Bourbon Barrel Aged Zinfandel

The wine has a deep, rich purple color. Intense red fruits are on the nose, with black pepper spice and a touch of cloves and dried herbs. The palate is full with ripe tannins, raspberry, cranberry and black fruit flavors, followed by white and black pepper spices. The wine finishes with a touch of warmth that lingers on and on.

A.J. Adam Dhron Hofberg Riesling Spatlese

eRobertParker.com 92 points - From a warmer vineyard that was planted in 1953 with ungrafted vines that deliver small, healthy berries and low yields, the 2014 Hofberg Spatlese displays an intense and ripe apple bouquet mixed with flinty and spicy/mineral aromas. Picked with 92� Oechsle, this is an elegant, round and voluptuous Riesling with a smooth palate, but also a piquant and mineral acidity that takes this lush and sensual Spatlese to a long, charming finish with a lingering and mouthwatering salinity..Stephan Reinhardt, March/2016

Abbazia di Novacella Gewurztraminer

Full yellow in colour; a delicate aromatic bouquet reminiscent of rose-petal with hints of honey and ginger and a whiff of tropical fruits; full-bodied, luscious but dry on the palate, the opulence cut by vibrant acidity